September 27, 2022

Zambia and Vedanta agree to seek out-of-court settlement

The parties have agreed to pause hearings on their dispute over Konkola Copper Mines for six months.

September 27, 2022

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

September 26, 2022

China copper smelters hike Q4 2022 TC/RC floor to a five-year high

The charges are higher than the $80 per tonne and 8 cents per pound set for the third quarter of 2022.

September 26, 2022

China’s renewables growth lifts copper demand as housing falters

China’s rapid build-up of clean energy is claiming more copper, supporting the market at a time when traditional sources of demand like housing are in the dumps.

September 26, 2022

Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears

The dollar’s relentless surge to repeated records is making commodities priced in the currency more expensive for overseas buyers.

September 26, 2022

Diversification is the new mining buzzword

It appears the days of being a “one trick pony” mining company are numbered.

September 26, 2022

Anglo cuts production, ups costs at Quellaveco and Chile mines

Anglo says 300,000ktpa Peru mine has entered commercial production. Chile output and costs negatively affected by Los Bronces water restrictions and changing ore.

September 26, 2022

Metals pare losses as traders assess recession risks, dollar

“In general the outlook is pretty weak for metals,” said Ryan McKay, a commodity strategist at TD Securities.

September 26, 2022

Saudi Arabia faces challenges to tap its vast copper reserves

Key among those challenges as the world’s largest oil producer seeks to unlock an estimated $1.3 trillion in mineral wealth are logistics and water supplies.

September 25, 2022

Los Pelambres union urges workers to support strike action

The supervisors union at Antofagasta's Los Pelambres copper mine has rejected the company's most recent contract offer and launched a strike threat.